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We review The Hypnotic Gastric Band by Paul McKenna We hear all the time about obesity in the UK. There are many ways to lose weight, but taking the drastic step of elective surgery is not something that many would…

You will recall a while back we asked Simon Roll, a qualified personal trainer with a degree in Sports Science, to give us some insight into his thoughts on exercise and fitness for seniors. Simon is passionate about ensuring our…

I remember – as a child – self-service machines would dispense postage stamps, bubblegum or allow you to pay for a carpark ticket. When it came to groceries the only self service was the honesty box to buy eggs or…

Shopping online can be the best way to secure a bargain. No parking fees, no queueing or waiting for opening time. The younger generations don’t hesitate to buy online at sites like Amazon and eBay. Inputting their card details or…

Injuries from falls are the leading cause of death in people over 75 in the Uk. Last week, an NHS Confederation report said a more joined-up strategy at local, rather than national level, was needed in order to cut falls…

During these times of austerity cooking and thrifty recipes, cheap and filling food seems to be the order of the day and luxury foods are well and truly off the menu! Something like a cherry crumble seems somewhat extravagant to…

It is a sad fact that as part of a marriage, or any relationship, one of you will die before the other, and it is something that neither party is very keen on acknowledging, let alone plan for, before it's…